PCB CAD Designer (Altium)

Ambrosia Energy • Austin, TX

3d

About The Position

Ambrosia Energy is hiring an experienced PCB CAD Designer to support its electrical engineers with schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer. The role also owns the schematic symbol and footprint libraries managed in Altium 365, and calls for strong attention to detail and knowledge of IPC standards and design for manufacturability (DFM).

The designer will create and maintain library components, prepare fabrication and assembly outputs, and review designs for manufacturability and assembly. The role also works with fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve issues and maintains design guidelines, checklists, and release procedures. Ambrosia Energy develops clean energy solutions, including battery storage systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience with Altium Designer.
• Hands-on experience with Altium 365 and managed component libraries.
• Experience creating and maintaining schematic and footprint libraries.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-7351, IPC-2221, and IPC-A-610.
• Solid understanding of DFM and DFA.
• Ability to read component datasheets and mechanical package drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with power electronics or high-voltage PCB design.
• IPC CID or CID+ certification.
• Familiarity with PLM or BOM management tools.
• Scripting experience, such as Python, for design automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer.
• Place and route multilayer boards, including controlled-impedance, high-current, and high-voltage designs.
• Run design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC), and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare fabrication and assembly packages, including Gerber/ODB++ files, drill files, BOMs, pick-and-place files, and assembly drawings.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models to IPC-7351 as managed components in Altium 365.
• Maintain consistent library standards, including naming conventions, component parameters, and part lifecycle status.
• Verify component data against manufacturer datasheets.
• Review designs for manufacturability and assembly, and work with fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Maintain design guidelines, checklists, and release procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed